The Case of the Poached Painting (Pigeon Private Detectives)

By: Christee Curran-Bauer

Published by Union Square Kids, 2026-06-09

The Museum of Food Art is in a state of panic! A priceless painting was pilfered in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene. These three detectives crave cracking a good case almost as much as they like snacks. But can they catch a thief who appears to be a master of disguise?

Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor and plenty of puns for readers of all ages!